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Young Quebecers' novel lawsuit seeks to force federal action on climate change
MONTREAL - Lawyers representing young Quebecers tried to convince a judge Thursday to authorize a class action lawsuit against the federal government for what they argue is a failure to comb...
Jun 08, 2019
Search warrant results in arrests
A heavy police presence remains around 11 Ave. and 106 St. after officers executed a search warrant at a home in the area.RCMP said in a media release that all suspects were arrested without incident ...
Jun 08, 2019 (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Inaugural Amazing Adventure Race coming soon
Zip-lining, canoeing, an obstacle course and archery; these are just a few of the activities that will be included in the first-ever Amazing Adventure Race at Blue Mountain Adventure Park. In addition...
Jun 08, 2019 Zip-lining will be one of many activities included in the first-ever Amazing Adventure Race at Blue Mountain Adventure Park; an event the organizers hope becomes an annual occurrence. (Facebook/Blue Mountain Adventure Park)
'It's hard to think about them': Emotions run free as Canadians mark D-Day
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER, France - Joseph Edwardson couldn't hold back the tears. Exactly 75 years earlier, Edwardson and thousands of other young Canadian men had come ashore on this very beach in norther...
Jun 08, 2019
In the news today, June 6
Five stories in the news for Thursday, June 6 --- D-DAY ANNIVERSARY TO BE MARKED ACROSS CANADA Canadians will mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day in ceremonies across the country today - ...
Jun 08, 2019
Canadians urged to heed lessons of war in ceremonies marking D-Day anniversary
Canadians were urged to heed the eternal lessons of the Second World War as ceremonies commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day were held Thursday in cities across the country. Veterans and dignita...
Jun 08, 2019
Warriors' investor banned for 1 year, fined $500,000 by NBA
OAKLAND, Calif. - Toronto guard Kyle Lowry wanted the Golden State Warriors' executive who shoved him during an NBA Finals game ousted from the league. The NBA decided a one-year ban and $500,000 fine...
Jun 07, 2019
Lions roar back for 38-36 win over Stampeders in pre-season action
VANCOUVER - Rookie quarterback Grant Kraemer helped spark a fourth-quarter comeback to power his B.C. Lions past the Calgary Stampeders 38-36 in pre-season action on Friday. The Lions were d...
Jun 07, 2019
Curry's heroics not enough to save Warriors in Game 3
OAKLAND, Calif. - Stephen Curry did all he could to lead the injury-depleted Golden State Warriors. It wasn't enough. Curry scored 47 points - a playoff career-high for the three-time champion - but t...
Jun 07, 2019
Gimme five: Memorable moments from Game 4 of NBA Finals
The Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 105-92 on Friday night to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals. Here are five memorable moments from Game 4: KAWHI KEEPS RAPS OUT O...
Jun 07, 2019